Nationality: AmericanCurrent Residence: Healy, AKOccupation(s): Dog Musher/Mushing Tour GuideKennel Name: Dalton Gang KennelsName Origination: By using my last name and the fact that dogs run in a gang-line.Kennel Bloodlines: DaltonBreeds: Alaskan Huskies# of Dogs in Kennel: 32

Musher Question & Answer

How many years have you been running dogs?31

Tell us about your dogs?The Dalton Gang will be returning with several finishers from the 2019 race. Leaders Spinner, Doc, Wayton, Cheeto, Woody, Norm and Fraiser. The Three Bears litter are back...Yogi, Grizzly and Polar. The Outlaws...Scarlet, Kitty and Butch are back with Billy-the-Kid trying to win a spot. Competing for this year's starting job are the Rookies. The Looney Tunes siblings...Tazzy, Hubie, Elmer, Bugs, Duffy, Sniffles and Merlin. The Boston Bruins Hockey Team litter...Chara, Bjork, Krejci and Miller. These are some of the 32 dogs training to win a spot in this year's line-up.

How did you get started running dogs?I became the owner of a litter of 13 Airdale/Alaskan Husky puppies and they started my recreational sled dog team.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?Taking a young, inexperienced dog team and watching them grow stronger and more confident along the trails.

Are you a member of any other organizations involved in sled dog sports?Yukon Quest and Iditarod Finishers' Clubs.

Why did you enter the Yukon Quest? What are your goals for the race?To improve over last year with a happy and healthy dog team.

What music do you listen to on the trail?Country and Rock n' Roll

How did your dogs get their names?/ How do you choose names?By sponsoring a puppy name and litter themes.